From Webster's Dictionary
Main Entry: pa·tri·ot
Pronunciation: 'pA-trE-&t, -"ät, chiefly British 'pa-trE-&t
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle French patriote compatriot, from Late Latin patriota, from Greek patriOtEs, from patria lineage, from patr-, patEr father
Date: 1605
: one who loves his or her country and supports its authority and interests
While I am not trying to split hairs, it would be difficult to put much faith in this poll as many opposed to the war neither love their country or support its authority and interests. There are those; however, who do love this country and oppose the war as the do not believe it is in the best interest of the US.
Kind of humorous that the word Patriot has roots in the French language.

It was probably used to describe the citizens of other countries that repeatedly took over France.

:grin: